Why baking is bad-ass and crocheting is cool
Heard of the ‘Grandma Era’ hitting young women across Australia? Author NITA PROSE explains the age of the ‘old soul’ never really left us.
Books
Read an extract from Tricia Stringer’s novel Back on Track
Tired out by the festive frenzy and need some light relief? Try this extract from bestseller Tricia Stringer’s new novel, about a very Australian journey – but it’s not a road trip.
Why a tragic loss made me change
At this time of year, many of us consider change. Michelle Upton reveals the personal reason why she shook up her own life and how it has worked out since.
Daniel Craig’s bath book goes viral
A 90-year-old mystery book has become a social media sensation – not just because Daniel Craig was spotted reading it in the bath, but because people are obsessed with solving the puzzle.
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Why rom-coms are back and perfect for self isolation
Romantic comedies have been so degraded over the years, saying you like them is like ‘an admission of stupidity’, well those days are over and just in time for self isolation.
Best books to curl up with while in virus lockdown
Self-isolation from coronavirus gives bookworms a chance to start a new book — or catch up on one on your bucket list. These are some of the best books to read.
Why JRR Tolkein’s books are still captivating
This Wednesday is the annual Tolkein Reading Day, which encourages new and existing fans to read his works. Australian authors reveal why they think he’s still relevant today.
Real-life SWAT man Bourne again
Joshua Hood is a decorated combat veteran and a former SWAT operative — but he always secretly wanted to make thrillers. Now he is driving the blockbuster Bourne franchise.
Australia’s ‘ultimate insider’ exposes top end of town
Siobhan McKenna knows Australian big business intimately — and she is about to lift the lid on the “dark side” of her world.
The women Australia really needs
She has been a midwife, a sexual health counsellor and a family support worker — now Fiona Lowe pens novels. She writes why Australia in 2020 needs strong women in fact and fiction.
What’s next for Wolf Hall saga’s master manipulator
Anne Boleyn was beheaded and things look grim for others in the much-anticipated finale to the Wolf Hall saga — but creator Hilary Mantel has revealed her key character will live on.
Crime queen’s new mystery
She created one of our best-loved crime heroes, who went to the Hollywood screen — but Dervla McTiernan worries real police may not approve of her.
Cricket stars’ stress-busting habit
They are star athletes heading into a global clash with a world record bid looming. Beth Mooney and Jess Jonassen reveal their very relatable secret to relaxing.
‘I lost my man to my best friend’
Being bridesmaid to the woman that took your boyfriend — a tough scenario in this exclusive short story ahead of Valentine’s Day for Tassie readers, by Mills & Boon’s Melanie Milburne.
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